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Urinary calculi (also called “water belly” or stones) involves the formation of phosphate-based stones in the urinary tract, which prevent urine flow. Left untreated, these blockages can cause the bladder to rupture and result in death. Young wethers are particularly prone to the condition. One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the problem is to correct the calcium to phosphorus ratio and include a small amount of ammonium chloride in the ration.

Achieving high milk yields, such as 8,500 litres per cow, requires meticulous attention to nutrition, especially regarding mineral and protein reserves. The primary focus for these high-producing cows is to build and maintain tissue and muscle reserves. These reserves serve as a “bank” during critical periods, such as calving and peak lactation, enabling cows to reach their production potential and get back in calf promptly.

With harvest now behind us and confidence returning to the lamb industry, many producers are turning their attention to rebuilding numbers and lifting on-farm productivity. After navigating challenging seasonal conditions, now is an ideal time to revisit some of the fundamentals of “The Engine Room” — the rumen.

With one of the coldest starts to summer on record, it feels almost ironic to be writing about heat stress—but warmer weather will arrive, and when it does, our cows will feel it quickly. Nutrition 101 tells us that a cow begins to experience heat stress when the heat generated by the cow is greater than the cow can lose through the environment. This often begins around 25°C but can be brought on at lower temperatures with high humidity.

Biting flies are a persistent challenge in dairy systems, contributing to cow stress, disrupted feeding behaviour, and inefficiencies in the dairy. Summer 2023/24 trials were conducted across SA and Vic to evaluate a new nutritional approach: TPM Boost FLY GO, a garlic-based supplement formulated for inclusion in dairy mineral mixes. The trials set out to measure its effectiveness in reducing cow irritation and improving herd behaviour, with promising results now ready to sha

It’s been a tough fodder season, with floods up north and dry spells down south making quality hay and silage hard to secure. Testing forage with A1 Plus this year is essential to spot fermentation issues, fibre digestibility challenges, and spoilage risks before they impact animal performance. Contact Forage Lab Australia to discuss the best test options for your fodder this season.

Earlier this year, TRAC Ruminant Productivity Expert Eliza Mackereth released a technical paper exploring why salt, a primary source of sodium, is one of the simplest yet most critical nutrients in any ruminant’s diet. While her analysis zooms in on dairy, the insights are equally valuable for anyone running beef or sheep enterprises.

The TRAC team present a guide to ram preparation for Autumn lambing. Get the most of out your rams.

Grass tetany occurs when a cow’s magnesium intake or absorption drops below her daily needs. Lush, fast-growing feed is the classic risk because it is low in fibre and high in potassium, nitrogen, and water. High-magnesium loose licks will prevent problems from occuring.

Methane Mitigation is certainly a hot topic in the ruminant sector right now, Dr Geoff Irish explores two products currently available in Australia.

The team at Forage Lab Australia focus in on the considerations for pre & post testing in the 2024 hay & silage season...

Sitting at his kitchen table, Owen reflects on what has been & will be a challenging time for beef producers as we move into Spring Calving.

Despite the urgency to transition animals to pasture based diets we need to consider the potential complications, in particular Grass Tetany

It is important to understand the potential economical impact that ketosis may have on an enterprise to understand the value of prevention.

Autumn is definitely here and the warm days are behind us but reflection is equally an important practice in agriculture & business.

Sulphur is a macro mineral necessary in the diets of many animals, in particular, ruminants. Eliza looks at the roles & effects of Sulphur

For those in the dairy production industry we think this article is well worth a read...

The team at Forage Lab Australia share with us their recommendations for testing silage this year as well as what we learned from last year.

Being aware of antibiotic use on farms improves decision making & training of employees. Building the right foundation is critical.

Let's understand what a consistently high Bulk Milk Cell Count means to your dairy cows, plus a checklist on reducing your Mastitis risk.